Statement by Administrator Samantha Power
This week, the Taliban announced a further expansion of its draconian policies against women: it has now said it will block Afghan women from working for United Nations agencies providing vital humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. This follows its December ban on Afghan women working for non-governmental organizations. I am deeply alarmed and strongly condemn this continued assault on women’s human rights, which will only have the effect of reducing services and support for all Afghans. Alongside the international community, the United States calls on the Taliban to reverse this reprehensible decision immediately.
This ban will increase […]
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